Distribution Civil Foreman: Lead Field Construction Crew

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Distribution Civil Foreman to supervise and direct a field crew on distribution construction projects across Canada.

You will establish work sequences, coordinate materials, and ensure safety, quality, and adherence to plans, specifications, and standards. The role requires hands‑on leadership, field problem‑solving, and coordination with multiple trades to maintain project progress and site safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in civil construction, preferably within utility, electrical distribution, telecommunications, or related infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a construction crew.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with distribution civil construction, including excavation, trenching, foundations, concrete, pole bases, underground infrastructure, duct banks, and site restoration.
• Experience operating and/or overseeing the safe use of construction equipment and tools.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and jobsite coordination.
• Ability to identify constructability issues and develop practical field solutions.
• Experience working around active utility infrastructure is considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and maintain an assigned distribution construction crew.
• Establish, adjust, and maintain work sequences to meet project schedules and milestones.
• Plan and coordinate daily manpower, materials, tools, and equipment requirements.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and contract documents.
• Supervise civil construction activities associated with distribution projects, including excavation, trenching, backfilling, foundations, concrete work, pole installation, duct banks, underground infrastructure, and site restoration.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of hand tools, power tools, small equipment, and heavy equipment as required.
• Analyze and quickly resolve field issues and ensure deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.
• Identify and communicate constructability concerns clearly and promptly.
• Coordinate activities with other crews, subcontractors, utilities, and trades to ensure smooth project execution and transitions.
• Conduct and support quality control inspections to ensure work meets project specifications and applicable standards.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety requirements, applicable legislation, codes, and customer requirements.
• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture on all job sites.
• Provide direction, instruction, coaching, and mentoring to crew members and developing construction personnel.
• Monitor productivity and work progress and communicate updates, delays, material requirements, and other project concerns to project management.
• Ensure proper care, maintenance, and use of company tools, vehicles, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite.
• Willingness to perform hands‑on field work as required.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Planning

Safety practices

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Physically demanding

Driver's license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Distribution Civil Foreman to supervise and direct a field crew on distribution construction projects across Canada.

You will establish work sequences, coordinate materials, and ensure safety, quality, and adherence to plans, specifications, and standards. The role requires hands‑on leadership, field problem‑solving, and coordination with multiple trades to maintain project progress and site safety.